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    "content": "African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and they need ammunition, equipment and everything that is required to sustain that war. The Government of Kenya, as it waits for the African Union to refund, these soldiers must be well equipped to achieve the mission of getting to Kismayu before August. The second point which is important, and that is why we must approve the Vote on Account is that we want the essential services for the Government to run. We want children in universities, secondary and primary schools to get bursaries. This is very important. We need to buy medicine for our people. So, we should approve this money so that the Government can function. We have a very important exercise as a nation. We have elections coming up, and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) requires money to do the necessary to enable it run free and fair elections. Therefore, we require this money to be authorized. I would like to commend the Minister for taking into consideration the recommendation made by livestock farmers that the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) be cushioned so that the loans that had been taken by these farmers who lost their livestock are waived. I commend the Minister for taking this into consideration. We need money for roads, and the Minister for Roads is here. I want the Minister to hear this. We want money to be given to the Ministry of Roads as a tribute to the late hon. Prof. George Saitoti because the road from Kiserian to Isinya is completely worn out. We require money to make sure that the road is repaired. We require money for the rest of the infrastructure and, therefore, we require the Parliament to pass the Vote on Account. The hon. Members who have been lamenting the whole afternoon that the Government has not followed the law should know that we will follow the law and correct the mistakes. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, with those very few remarks, I beg to support."
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